As Major Cineplex proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary, the leading cinema operator in Southeast Asia has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Arts Alliance Media, a global leader in digital cinema software and services. This collaboration underscores Major Cineplex’s unwavering commitment to technological excellence and its vision to redefine cinema management across Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events, today announced that the company is on track for record-breaking gross revenues of more than $145 million, representing a 45 percent increase in sales from last year’s gross revenues of $100 million. Nutt also revealed that the company will be rebranded as Fathom Entertainment starting in January of 2025.
CGV, South Korea’s largest cinema chain, has installed Christie CineLife+ Series CP4455-RGB pure laser projectors and Christie Mystique Cinema software in its flagship ScreenX theatre. The center screen at CGV’s Yeongdeungpo ScreenX Theatre is now powered by dual Christie CP4455-RGB pure laser projectors and Christie Mystique Cinema.
The independent Australian cinema chain Dendy Icon Group has announced that Natascha Rey-Barry will lead its marketing, communications and brand strategy across the group, including Icon Film Distribution and Dendy Cinemas.
Cineplex, Canada's leading entertainment and media company, reported box office revenues of $48.9 million for November 2024, representing 141 percent of November 2023 and 94 percent of 2019. Premium experiences accounted for 42.0 percent of the November box office compared to 36.7 percent in November 2023.
PVR Inox Limited has appointed Saurabh Bhambri senior vice president, media business. He will lead efforts to accelerate revenue growth, champion digital transformation, streamline business automation, and foster innovation through strategic partnerships to enhance and strengthen the company’s media business segment.
GDC Technology Limited has announced that its enterprise software has been widely adopted by leading cinema chains globally. These cinema chains have replaced their legacy software systems with GDC’s theatre management system, central management system, and network operations center. GDC anticipates continued growth of its enterprise solutions in 2025, especially following the launch of GDC's software suite, which is available in web-based, cloud-based, and on-premise deployment formats.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand proudly supported CineAsia 2024, which was held from December 9–12 December at Icon Cineconic and True Icon Hall in Bangkok. Marking its third consecutive year at Icon Cineconic, CineAsia reinforced Thailand’s reputation as a world-class destination for industry gatherings. The program included previews of 2025 film releases, a global exhibition of cutting-edge cinema technology, and awards celebrating excellence in the film industry.
The African American Film Critics Association announced the winners of its 16th annual AAFCA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to cinema, along with its selections for the top ten films of the year.
CinemaCon, the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition hosted by the National Association of Theatre Owners, today announced that all the major Hollywood studios will be on hand to showcase their upcoming theatrical slates when cinema owners gather next year at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from March 31 – April 3.
